2013 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK snow chains

Assist systems
Braking and stabilisation systems
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
106
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
106
Traction Control System (TCS)
106
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
107
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
107
Hill Hold Control (HHC)
107
This chapter deals with the functions of the braking and stabilisation systems,
with the error indicator referred to in chapter » page 30, Indicator lights .
The braking and stabilisation systems are automatically activated each time
the ignition is switched on.
WARNING■ A lack of fuel can cause irregular engine running or cause the engine to
shut down. The brake assist systems would then fail to function – risk of
accident!■
The increased safety provided by the brake assist systems must not
tempt you to take safety risks – risk of accident!
■
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Fig. 105
Buttons for the ESC system: Acti-
vating/deactivating TCS
Read and observe on page 106 first.
The ESC improves vehicle stability in dynamic driving situations, such as when the vehicle starts to skid.
The ESC monitors whether the desired direction of the current vehicle motion
is occurring. In case of any deviation (e.g. oversteer), the ESC automatically
brakes individual wheels to maintain the desired direction.
During an intervention in the system, the control light will blink in 
the instru-
ment cluster.
The ESC system cannot be deactivated. The AST can only be 
» Fig. 105 deacti-
vated with the symbol key » page 106.
The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the ASR is deactiva- ted .
The TCS should normally always be enabled. The system should be deactivated
only in the following situations, for example.
› When driving with snow chains.
› When driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface.
› When “rocking a car free” when it has become stuck.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 106 first.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when braking. Thereby, it helps the
driver to maintain control of the vehicle.
The intervention of the ABS is noticeable from the pulsating movements of
the brake pedal which is accompanied by noises.
When the ABS system is active, do not brake periodically or reduce the pres-
sure on the brake pedal.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Read and observe
on page 106 first.
TCS prevents the spinning of the wheels of the driven axle. TCS reduces thedrive power transmitted to the wheels in the case of slipping wheels. Thereby,
for example, driving on road surfaces with low grip is made easier.
If your vehicle is fitted with the ESC system, the ASR is integrated into the ESC
system » page 106 . 
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106Driving

WARNING (Continued)■You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
wear indicators have been worn down.■
Worn tyres impair necessary adhesion to the road surface, particularly at
high speeds on wet roads. This could lead to “aquaplaning” (uncontrolled
vehicle movement – “swimming” on a wet road surface).
CAUTION
■ Protect the tyres from contact with oil, grease and fuel.■Replace lost valve caps.■
If, in the event of a puncture, it is necessary to fit a spare wheel with a tyre
without a dedicated running direction or with the opposite direction of rota-
tion, drive carefully as the optimal characteristics of the tyre are no longer ap-
plicable in this situation.
For the sake of the environment
Tyres that are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption.
Note
■ We recommend that any works on the wheels or tyres be carried out by a
specialist garage.■
We recommend that you use wheel rims, tyres, full wheel trims and snow
chains from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Service life of tyres
Fig. 130
Principle illustration: Replace tyre tread with wear indicators /
wheels
Fig. 131
Open the fuel filler flap with a table of tyre sizes and tyre pres-
sures / inflate tyres
Read and observe
and on page 142 first.
The service life of tyres depends on the inflation pressure, driving style and
other circumstances.
Sticker with prescribed tyre inflation pressure values » Fig. 131
Position of the CNG label
Standard filling for half load
Comfort inflation pressure for half load 1)
Standard filling pressure for a full load
Following the advice below can extend the service life of your tyres.
Tyre pressure
Check the tyre pressure, including that of the spare wheel, at least once a
month and also before setting off on a long journey.
The sticker with prescribed tyre inflation filling values is located on the inside
of the tank flap
A
» Fig. 131 .
In some vehicles, the tyre pressure can be adjusted to the comfort inflation
pressure value » Fig. 131
C
and a higher driving comfort can therefore be ach-
ieved.
With comfort inflation pressure, the fuel consumption can rise slightly.
The tyre pressure should be at the highest pressure specified for your vehicle
at all times. 
ABCD1)
Valid for some vehicles.
143Wheels

SettingFig. 132
Button for setting the tyre infla-
tion pressure control value
Read and observe and on page 145 first.
›
Inflate all of the tyres to the specified inflation pressure » page 143.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the symbol button

» Fig. 132 for longer than 2 seconds.
If the warning light in the instrument cluster lights up and does not go out
after the system configuration, this indicates a system fault.
If there is a blinking light in the instrument cluster, then there is a system
fault.
Display
Read and observe
and on page 145 first.
The control light in the instrument cluster lights up when any of the follow-
ing conditions are met.
› The tyre inflation pressure is low.
› The structure of the tyre is damaged.
› The vehicle is loaded on one side.
› The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
› Snow chains are mounted.
› The spare wheel is mounted.
› One wheel per axle was changed.
WARNING■
When illuminated control lights light up in the instrument cluster lights,
immediately reduce speed and avoid violent steering and brake manoeu-
vres. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and inspect the tyres and their
inflation pressure.■
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or un-
paved roads) the warning light 
in the instrument cluster may be delayed
or not light up at all.
Reserve and temporary spare wheel
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Change
147
Spare wheel
147
Fit a wheel in the appropriate dimensions and design as soon as possible.
WARNING■ If, in the event of a puncture, it is necessary to fit a spare wheel with a
tyre without a dedicated running direction or with the opposite direction of
rotation, drive carefully as the optimal characteristics of the tyre are no lon-
ger applicable in this situation.■
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted
to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used
briefly in the event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of
driving is adopted.
146General Maintenance

ChangeFig. 133
Fixing the spare or temporary
spare wheel
Read and observe on page 146 first.
The spare or temporary spare wheel is located in a well under the floor cover-
ing in the boot and is fixed in place with a special bolt » Fig. 133.
Take out the wheel
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.
›
Remove the box with the tool kit.
›
Unscrew the nut » Fig. 133anti-clockwise.
›
Take out the wheel.
Stow the wheel
›
Place the wheel into the spare wheel well with the wheel rim pointing down-
ward.
›
Screw the nut » Fig. 133clockwise until the wheel is safely secured.
›
Place the box with the tool kit back into the spare wheel and secure it with
the tape.
›
Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
›
Close the boot lid.
Spare wheel
Read and observe
on page 146 first.
A warning label is displayed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel. › The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
› Be particularly observant when driving.
› The temporary spare wheel is inflated to the maximum inflation pressure for
the vehicle » Fig. 130 on page 143 .
› Only use this temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage,
as it is not intended for long-term use.WARNING■ Never drive with more than one temporary spare wheel mounted!■Only use the temporary spare wheel when absolutely necessary.■
Never use the temporary spare wheel if it is damaged.
■
If the dimensions or design of the temporary spare wheel differ from the
fitted tyres, never drive faster than 80 km/h (or 50 mph).
■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
■
The snow chains cannot be used on the temporary spare wheel.
■
Observe the instructions on the warning sign of the temporary spare
wheel.
Winter operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
147
Snow chains
148
Winter tyres
Fitting winter tyres will significantly improve the handling of your vehicle when
driving in wintry road conditions. Summer tyres have less grip on ice, snow and
at temperatures below 7 °C. This is especially true of vehicles fitted with wide
tyres or high-speed tyres .
In order to achieve the best possible handling properties, winter tyres must be
fitted on all four wheels, the minimum tread depth must be 4 mm and tyres
must be no older than 4 years.
Winter tyres of a lower speed category can be used provided that the permissi-
ble maximum speed of these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maxi-
mum speed of the vehicle is higher.
The speed limit for winter tyres can be set in the MAXI DOT display in the
menu item Winter tyres » page 42 . 
147Wheels

For the sake of the environmentFit the summer tyres on again in good time as they provide better handling
properties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear
on roads which are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C.
The fuel consumption is also lower.
Snow chains
When driving in wintry road conditions, snow chains improve not only traction,
but also the braking performance.
Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the follow-
ing wheel/tyre combinations.
Wheel sizeDepth (D)Tyre size5J x 14 a)35 mm175/706J x 15 b)38 mm185/606J x 15b)38 mm195/55a)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than
9 mm.
b)
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 13 mm.
WARNINGThe chains must be removed when driving on roads which are free of snow.
They adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and
are rapidly destroyed.
CAUTION
Remove the full wheel trims » page 152 before fitting the snow chains.148General Maintenance

Bulb for the licence plate light169
Bulb in rear light170
Bulbs166
Fuses163
Fuses in the dash panel164
Fuses in the engine compartment165
Low beam bulb167
Vehicle battery141
Windscreen wiper blades162
Wiper blades163
Replenishing Coolant
137
Engine oil136
Windscreen washer fluid134
Revolution counter27
Roof Load
83
Roof rack mounting points
83
Roof load83
Roof rack system83
Rubber seals124
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
47
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
47
Safe securing system47
Safety6
Child safety20
Child safety seats20
Correct seated position7
Head restraints65
ISOFIX22
TOP TETHER23
Saving electrical energy104
Seals Vehicle care
124
SeatAdjusting64
Seat belt Warning light
31
Seat belts10
Belt tensioners13
fastening and unfastening12
Height adjustment13
Inertia reels13
The physical principle of a frontal collision11
Seat features66
Seats Front armrest
67
Head restraints65
Heating66
Rear armrest67
Seat backrests67
Seats and head restraint64
Selector lever Refer to Selector lever
102
Service120
Service interval display43
Setting29
Lower position of the variable loading floor81
seats and head restraints64
Upper position of the variable loading floor80
Setting the29
Side airbag16
Snow chains148
Spare change
147
spare wheel146
change147
instructions147
Speedometer27
See speedometer27
Speed symbol Refer to Wheels
145
Spoiler121
START-STOP109
Manually deactivating/activating the system111
Operating conditions of the system110
operation in vehicles with automatic gearbox110
operation in vehicles with manual gearbox110
system-related automatic start-up111
Starting engine Jump-starting
157
Starting the engine Jump-starting
158
START STOP Information messages
111
Jump-starting158
Start the engine98
Stating and turning off the engine97
Steering wheel8
Stopping100
Storage68
Storage compartment Glasses compartment
73
in the centre console69
in the front arm rest73
on the front passenger side73
Storage compartments68
Storage compartments in the boot78
Storage net bag79
Storage pockets on the front seats74
Stowage compartments in the doors
69
Sun visors60
Switching off the engine98
Switch light on/off53
T
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
122
High-pressure cleaner123
Washing by hand122
Wash system122
186Index

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)172
Vehicle length174
Vehicle tool kit150
Vehicle width174
vest holder for reflective vest
149
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
172
Visibility59
Visors See front sun visors
60
W
Warning at excessive speeds
41
Warning triangle149
Washing Automatic car wash system
122
by hand122
High-pressure cleaner123
Washing vehicles122
Waste container72
Water Driving through
105
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt
154
Caps152
Loosening and tightening153
Wheel rims142
wheels spare wheel
147
Wheels Changing
151
Full trim152
General information142
Load index145
Replacing wheels143
Service life of tyres143
Snow chains148
Speed symbol145
Storing wheels143
Tyre pressure143
Tyre sizes143
Tyre wear indicator143
Unidirectional tyres145
Winter tyres147
Window Interior mirror
62
Windows See electric power windows
51
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
134
Replenishing134
Warning light36
Winter134
Windscreen washer system134
Windscreen wipers61
Windscreen wiper Replacing the front windscreen wiper blades
162
Service position162
Windscreen wipers Activating
61
Replacing the rear window glass wiper blades 163
Windscreen washer fluid
134
Windscreen wipers and washers60
Winter operation147
De-icing windows125
Snow chains148
Winter tyres147
Winter tyres See Wheels
147
Wiper blades126
Wipers Maintaining wiper blades
126
188Index